Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs's student population of 107 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
23%
15%
White
49%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs's ranking?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs is ranked #187 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs?
107 students attend Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs offer ?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs part of?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs is part of Academie Lafayette School District.
In what neighborhood is Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs located?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs is located in the Old Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Hyde Park.
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